
Owner, Snake Hill: Practical Technology Solutions
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Owner, Snake Hill: Practical Technology Solutions
Washington D.C. Metro Area
During 15 years working with technology Daniel Schiavone has focused on creating applications that save people time and tedium. Snake Hill: Practical Technology Solutions, is Schiavone's third start-up. Snake Hill provides hosted solutions for SMBs and custom software to automate business processes. Previously, Schiavone helped start an IT services company that grew to over $2 million in revenue in four years and an arts non profit that operates out of a renovated movie theater with an annual budget of over $1 million. He is involved in revitalization efforts in his SouthEast Baltimore neighborhood, creating highly visible events and leading efforts to capitalize on Highlandtown’s Arts and Entertainment District designation.
Software Platforms (Languages): Java, Lotus Notes/Domino, Microsoft.Net (VB.Net, C#.Net), Visual Basic 6, RDBMS (SQL, mySQL), Struts, JavaScript, XML, AJAX, XHTML/DHTML, CSS, CGI.
Project Management: CMMI, Agile.
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/2K/NT, CentOS, Fedora, Suse Linux, Redhat Linux
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
SNAKE HILL offers practical business solutions as hosted services to people who want to focus on their business and not on IT. We provide core business solutions without requiring the burden and over head of managing your own IT infrastructure. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. Your data stays in secure, centralized hosting facility with 24/7 support and regular maintenance including patches and upgrades. Meanwhile, you benefit from our years of experience and constant diligence in finding the best solutions to help you run your business.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Arts and Crafts industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
SCHIAVONE FINE ART represents contemporary artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. The gallery showcases quality artists who reflect today's pluralistic world. We take special pride in providing access to the most exciting painters, sculptors and multi media artists. We welcome beginning and established collectors, corporate and institutional clients.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2000 — 2008 (8 years )
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2003 — December 2007 (4 years )
One of the founding directors, Schiavone helped grow Trusted Technologies from a startup to a company of over 40 employees with an annual budget of over 2m. Schiavone directed application implementation and development efforts across myriad platforms including Notes/Domino, Microsoft VB & .Net, Java, and LAMP. Implemented CMMI processes for software development while building an expert team and developing application development department.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years )
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years )
Initiated work process efforts including: Adoption of version control system (CVS), development-to-launch processes, technical knowledge transfer forums, improved communication for working remotely, and instituted group problem solving meetings.
Developed system architectures, functional and technical specifications, and project budget estimates for new projects. Worked on software development projects on multiple platforms.
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1995 — 1998 (3 years )
In 1990 Schiavone helped found the Creative Alliance, a nonprofit that organizes and promotes cultural activities. The Creative Alliance now inhabits the renovated Patterson movie theater in the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District with an operating budget of over 1.4m.
MFA , Art , 1985 — 1987
1980 — 1984
family & fatherhood, technology, fine arts, music (I play classical organ at Our Lady of Pompei in Highlandtown), community revitalization and activism, food and wine, wine-making, Italian culture, skiing, hiking, soccer
Highlandtown Community Association, ha!: Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, Patterson Park CDC, Italian American Civic Club, Our Lady of Pomei Catholic Chuch. Delta Kappa Epsilon (Phi Gamma), Greater Baltimore Technology Council